Select Page

Greek-Australian Cultural League

Welcome

The Administrative Committee of the Greek Australian Cultural League would like to welcome you to our new website, where you will find information about our organisation and our activities.

Activities

During the year we organise various activities including the “Antipodean Palette” art exhibition, book launches, literary competitions, lectures, literary readings, musical evenings and publish the annual bi-lingual periodical “Antipodes”, and many more.

Periodical 'Antipodes'

GACL publishes every year the annual literary bi-lingual periodical “Antipodes” which contains works of Greek Australian writers and special feature articles highlighting the achievements of distinguished members.

Antipodean Palette

GACL is hosting the annual art exhibition, “Antipodean Palette” which aims to support visual arts in the community and to foster a spirit of cooperation amongst artists from various disciplines.

Antipodean Palette

The 'Antipodean Palette' Exhibition

Every year GACL hosts its  annual art exhibition “Antipodean Palette”. The exhibition showcases the works of various Greek Australian artists in a range of media such as painting, sculpture, photography, digital prints, computer art and collage. The exhibition aims to support the visual arts and to foster a spirit of cooperation amongst artists from various disciplines.
When & Where
Details about the time and the gallery the exhibition will take place: 22 May – 1 June 2014 (10am-4pm daily) Opening night: Thursday 22 May, 6.30pm Steps Gallery, 62 Lygon St, Carlton, VIC 3053 [su_spacer][/su_spacer] [su_gmap address=”Steps Gallery, 62 Lygon St, Carlton, VIC 3053, Australia”]
How to Enter
  • Entry form HERE
  • Terms and Conditions HERE

Literary Competition

The Annual Literary Competition

The GACL organises every year the Literary Competition whose results are announced during the launch of annual “Antipodes” periodical. The competition includes works written in the Greek or English language in the following categories: Poetry, Short Story and One Act Theatrical Play. All first prize winning works in each category of the competition are published in the periodical  “Antipodes”.
When & Where
All entries must be submitted by 26th June, 2014, at the latest, and sent to the following address: Greek-Australian Cultural League, University οf Melbourne, P.O. Box 4307, Parkville, Vic., 3052, Australia 

Periodical 'Antipodes'

The Literary Periodical 'Antipodes'

The annual literary periodical «Antipodes» is launched in October. Its edition includes works submitted by GACL members, such as poems, short stories, studies, essays, book reviews and οther literary works, in Greek and English. Submitted works, in order to be published in the periodical must be approved by the Editorial Committee. All material submitted must not have been published previously and is the original work of the author.
When & Where
Works Submitted must reach the GACL by the 26th of June 2014 and must be posted to the: Greek-Australian Cultural League of Melbourne, University of Melbourne, P.O. Box 4307, Parkville, Vic., 3052 We encourage submissions to be sent in electronic form to gacl.editor@gmail.com

News & Events

Antipodean Palette 2022

Antipodean Palette 2022

“Step into the world of art with a coffee in hand through bustling Moreland, the cultural metropolis of Melbourne. For two weeks only, the Greek Australian Cultural League will be exhibiting the work of eight unique artists on 2.3 x 1.7 m posters on various locations...

GACL KIDS 2022 Term 2

GACL KIDS 2022 Term 2

Hurry, Enrol Now ... Classes Starting Soon Creative School Holiday Fun! GREEK ART HISTORY AND CULTURE PROGRAM ART & CULTURE JOURNEY 2022 For kids 7 - 11yrs Children of ALL backgrounds exploring Greek culture in fun and creative ways… 3 x 2 hr term holiday program...

Book Award 2022

Book Award 2022

The Greek-Australian Cultural League announces the Book Prize awards for books written by authors residing in Australia who have published and circulated their works written in Greek or English and also bilingual works. The Book Prize shall cover publications in the...

Antipodean Palette 2022

Antipodean Palette 2022

Art Trail30 May to 12 June 2022 This year's Antipodean Palette exhibition will showcase the Greek Australian Artist Directory (GAAD), an important archive of Greek Australian art practice in Australia. Eight artworks will be selected from submissions and displayed in...

Literary Competition 2022

The Greek-Australian Cultural League is announcing this year’s Literary Competition. This Competition is now an established annual event in the cultural and literary scene of the Greek community in Australia. The Literary Competition includes works written in the...

Become a Member